ERI Discusses Benefits of Sustainable Electronics with US Postal
Service and Interagency Task Force on Electronics Stewardship

August 05, 2014 11:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic
Recyclers International (ERI), the nation’s leading recycler
of electronic waste, was invited to participate in yesterday’s
National Strategy for Electronics Stewardship (NSES) event held by the
Interagency Task Force on Electronics Stewardship. The event was hosted
by the US Postal Service and celebrated the release of the government
report, “Moving Sustainable Electronics Forward: An Update to the
National Strategy for Electronics Stewardship.”

The group forum highlighted the key accomplishments made by federal
agencies in leading by example to advance sustainable electronics best
practices and programs as part of the NSES.

Mike Watson, ERI’s Strategic Account Director, addressed government
officials and representatives of a wide range of agencies as he
congratulated the EPA for its media campaign which successfully drove
public awareness on the importance of responsible recycling of unwanted
electronics. Watson also commended the NSES program for enforcing the
requirement that all pounds of electronic waste counted had to go
through either an R2 or eStewards certified recycling facility, ensuring
that all gathered items would be properly recycled.

“We’re honored to have Mike represent us in our nation’s capital for
this important event,” said ERI Chairman and CEO John Shegerian. “As
Mike stated in his remarks, we applaud the EPA, the GSA, the US Postal
Service and all the participating agencies for making a commitment to
responsibly recycling our country’s fastest growing waste stream. The
effective and efficient strategy the NSES has put in place will have
substantial positive impact on our economy and our environment."

Participants at the event also recognized the various agencies which
have made a commitment to the US Postal Service’s BlueEarth Federal
recycling program, which helps federal agencies and their employees
recycle their used electronics in an environmentally responsible and
sustainable manner. Participating agencies include ATF, USDA, DOC, DOD,
DOE, DHS, HUD, DOI, EPA, FAA, FERC, GSA, Peace Corps, SBA and USTDA.

Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the world’s largest privately
held recycler of electronic waste, is R2 and e-Stewards certified to
de-manufacture and recycle every type of electronic waste in an
environmentally friendly manner. ERI processes more than 275 million
pounds of electronic waste annually at eight locations serving every zip
code in the United States. For more information about e-waste recycling
and ERI, call 1-800-ERI-DIRECT or visit www.electronicrecyclers.com.